ASSISTANT/COOK

MJ Healthcare; Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Axia Care Center is seeking a dependable, experienced, and team-oriented Full-Time Assistant/Cook to join our team. The role involves supporting daily kitchen operations, preparing meals to meet menus and dietary needs, and maintaining a clean, sanitary dining area.

We require prior assistant management experience and value healthcare or long-term-care exposure, strong leadership, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Prior Assistant Management experience is required.
• Previous cooking, kitchen, dietary, or food-service experience preferred.
• Healthcare or long-term-care experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily kitchen and food-service operations.
• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus and dietary requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and dining area.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and meal service.
• Follow all food-safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing food and kitchen supplies.
• Support daily operations and staff as needed.
• Help ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job description

NOW HIRING: FULL-TIME ASSISTANT/COOK

Axia Care Center is seeking a dependable, experienced, and team-oriented Full-Time Assistant/Cook to join our team.

Position: Assistant/Cook
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Axia Care Center

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily kitchen and food-service operations

• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus and dietary requirements

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and dining area

• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and meal service

• Follow all food-safety and sanitation guidelines

• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing food and kitchen supplies

• Support daily operations and staff as needed

• Help ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Prior Assistant Management experience is required

• Previous cooking, kitchen, dietary, or food-service experience preferred

• Healthcare or long-term-care experience is a plus

• Strong leadership and organizational skills

• Reliable, punctual, and professional

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong attention to cleanliness, food safety, and detail

• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures

We are looking for someone who is dependable, hands-on, organized, and comfortable assisting with both kitchen operations and management responsibilities.

FULL-TIME POSITION